GS108 8-Port Copper Gigabit Switch

Description: The NetGear GS108 8-port is an 8-port, small office/home office switch.Compared to other small office/home office switches on the market, it is inexpensive at around $80.

Pros: The modest footprint of this external switch won't take up a lot of space.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A small office/home office switch, suited for smaller networks.Consider this unit when $10 per port fits within your budget.

Value: Given its inexpensive price, this switch has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: NetGear Inc.
• Part Number: GS108NA

• General

• Device Type Switch
• Enclosure Type External
• Width 6.2 in
• Depth 4.1 in
• Height 1.1 in
• Weight 18.4 oz
• Localization North America

• Networking

• Ports Qty 8 x Ethernet 10Base-T, x Ethernet 1000Base-T, x Ethernet 100Base-TX
• Data Transfer Rate 1 Gbps
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Networking type Switch
• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Communication Mode Full-duplex, Half-duplex
• Switching Protocol Ethernet
• MAC Address Table Size 4K entries
• Status Indicators Power, Active, Link OK, Port transmission speed
• Features Store and forward, Full duplex capability, Auto-sensing per device, Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
• Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
• Interfaces 8 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
• Compatible Slots None
• Compatible Bays None
• Connections None

• Miscellaneous

• Mounting Kit Included
• MTBF 91,500 hour(s)
• Compliant Standards CE, cUL, C-Tick, EN55022, UL 1950, EN 60950, VCCI Class A ITE, FCC Class A certified

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter
• Power Consumption Operational 12 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support NETGEAR lifetime warranty

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 122 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%

NetGear Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.netgear.com/
• Address: 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA. 95134-1911
• Phone: 1-408-907-8000
• Email: support@netgear.com
• Fax: 1-408-907-8097